(Best Syndication News) Markets around the world closed lower Thursday with the exception of Brazil (see stock charts below). Sectors were mixed with some segments increasing in value (see sector chart below).

Investors are anticipating unemployment numbers that will be released on Friday.

Dow Jones

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) index fell 41.50 points (-0.34%) to 12,248.55 (see market index chart below). The range was below the 100-day average of 121.92. The volume was also below average. Volatility was low.

Of the 30 Dow constituents, 22 of them were lower (see constituent chart below).

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) was the second biggest loser. The share price fell 1.37 (-1.34%) to $101.12. A refinery fire at their Pembroke, Wales facility could have weighed heavily on the stock performance. Emergency services were called, and were were still on the scene. Other energy companies also suffered today.

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) was the biggest Dow winner today. The share price was up 0.95 (0.94%) to $102.19. The company will hold a jobs fair at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Tuesday. Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) was also higher, up 1.47 (1.78%) to $84.23.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq

The S&P 500 sectors were mixed (see sector chart below). Of the 10 sectors, four were higher and six were lower. Consumer staples fell 1.12 percent. Most sectors are lower over the last week, but over the last 100-days health care is up 10.75 percent. Financial and info tech gained today, but they are the only two sectors that declined over the last 100 days.

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